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DHOLLANDIA
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UNDERSTANDING SAFETY AND WARNING SIGNS
Many safety signs and symbols used in this manual are based on international standards, others refer to specific situations or
actions.
Consult section 11 for an overview of signs and symbols used in DHOLLANDIA manuals, and their meaning.
Please take special notice of the following signs used in the manual. They indicate the likelihood and severity of a potential injury
if a person fails to follow the instructions presented on the safety sign.
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. [white letters on red background]
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury. [black letters on orange background]
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury. [black letters on yellow background]
NOTICE: is used to address practices not related to physical injury. [white letters on blue
background]
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: indicate general instructions relative to safe work practices,
reminders of proper safety procedures, or the location of safety equipment. [white letters on
green background]
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: is used to alert the user to potential hazards. All safety messages that
accompany this sign shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm. [free-standing, or on back-ground
colours red, orange, yellow or black]
WARNING
Failure to understand and to follow the instructions in this manual can put the operator and any bystanders at great risk of
serious bodily injury and death.
Prior to operating the lift, make sure you understand the safety and warning signs used, and read them in conjunction with the
instructions in this manual.
If in doubt, DO NOT operate the lift. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 3 for contact info.
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